This document lists and defines 40 common idiomatic phrases and sentences used in the English language. Some examples include "A.B.C" meaning very common knowledge, "again and again" meaning repeatedly, and "all in all" meaning whole sale or entirely. Other idioms explained are "by hook and crook" meaning by any means, "far and wide" meaning everywhere, and "like a fish out of water" meaning in a difficult situation.

1. Idiomatic Sentences
1. A.B.C ( very common knowledge)
2. Again and again (repeatedly)
3. All in all ( whole sale)
4. Alpha and omega (beginning and end)
5. An iron hand ( by force)
6. Between cup and lip ( very little
knowledge)
7. Body and soul ( entirely)
8. By hook and crook ( by any means)
9. By leap and bounds ( speedily)
10. Cut and dried ( ready made)
11. Far and wide ( every where)
12. Hard and fast ( certain)
13. Ins and outs ( full detail)
14. Letin and Greek (unable to understand)
15. Like a fish out or water ( in difficult
situation)
16. Often and often ( frequently)
17. Above board ( clear)
18. Overheads and ears ( excessively)
19. Part and parcel ( being an important part
of)
20. Pell – mell ( to put someone in confusion)
21. Pros and cons ( merits and demerits )

2. 22. Speck and span ( neat and smart )
23. Blow off steam ( to express frustration)
24. At the end of one’s rope ( being at the
limit of one’s)
25. Dime a dozen ( very common)
26. Duck soup ( very easy)
27. Hot button ( hot issue)
28. To move heaven and earth ( to do
something at any cost)
29. Iron hill ( great determination)
30. Iron handed ( strong person)
31. Tear down ( destroy)
32. Bed of roses ( not very easy )
33. Brush up on ( to review)
34. Come to terms ( conclusion )
35. As easy as pie ( easy)
36. Not my cup or tea ( not easy )
37. A gentleman at large
38. A wolf in sheep’s clothing ( show off )
39. An eye wash
40. Bag and baggers ( with all belongings )
41. By fits and starts ( irregularly )
42. Calling a spade a spade ( impartial)
43. Cock and bull story ( untrue story )
44. Ever and now ( now and than )